As you get older, you may notice that the way you’re treated on the job changes. While that shouldn’t happen, it’s an unfortunate part of the aging process. New employees might nickname you “grandma” or “grandpa,” or your employer may start taking tasks away from you...
Federal law requires the vast majority of employers to offer reasonable accommodations to disabled workers under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Just a few minor adjustments in the workplace may give disabled applicants a more solid pathway to...
When you work at a company, you are subject to the biases and attitudes of managers and human resources professionals. Sometimes, through no fault of your own, you could face discrimination or retaliation from other people in your workplace. Whether there is a manager...
The more skilled and educated you are, the more traumatic a sudden job loss can be. That’s true whether the company terminates just you or engages in large-scale layoffs and terminations due to restructuring. You will have to immediately adjust your daily life and...
Those who decide to stand against wrongdoing by becoming whistleblowers are national heroes. They deserve much more praise than they receive in most cases. They also place themselves at risk of retaliation when they report illegal activities by an employer. If you...
Your work history helps determine what jobs you can get, the compensation you can command and what duties an employer will hire you to perform. Most companies want people who have at least some level of experience for well-compensated positions. They will check with...
Across all industries, many members of the El Segundo, California workforce regularly experience workplace sexual harassment. From lewd remarks to inappropriate touching to unwanted advances, such harassment takes many forms. Just the same, many victims never speak...
You were already suspicious that your employer was committing some kind of fraud. Now, you’re sure of it -- and you’re ready to blow the whistle. Before you take another step, however, there are three things you need to know: Whistleblower rights are not universal....
Do you have a boss who tells racially-fueled jokes? In many cases, people are exposed to these jokes as they grow up and may not understand or realize just how offensive they are. They think that these are just the type of jokes that people tell. That does not make it...
Did you know that it’s common for certain kinds of employers to underpay their employees? There are a few reasons why employees are underpaid. For example, an employee who has a fear of asking for a raise may not be able to negotiate for a fair wage. Some people fail...
